Considering the starters are usually underpowered little imps, I think the preference writes itself. ;) Of course, this depends on when you get them, as I'm assuming this is from square one.

WYR listen to Jigglypuff sing and miss whatever movie (or other) outing you had planned, or have and Exploud give you temporary deafness due to the ringing in your ears, but still go out with your friends and do stuff (despite not hearing anything)?